Hybrid/Flexible Full time or part time considered Known in the market as a people-first business: one that invests seriously in developing its staff, encourages innovation from every level, and backs it up with real career progression rather than just promising it. Company Overview - well-established, highly respected environmental consultancy that has spent over 15 years at the heart of the UK's net-zero economy. Shape the service line: the role has genuine scope to help lead and develop the ornithology community of practice. Cross-business reach: influence ornithology delivery across the wider business, not just one office. Collaborative technical environment: work closely with GIS/modelling teams and has developed innovative modelling approaches. Supportive structure: there’s scope to tailor the role around the person’s strengths, especially if they bring BD or broader business leadership. Flexible working: part-time candidates would be considered With a reputation for expert, fuss-free advice and a genuinely collaborative, one-team culture, they support developers and infrastructure clients across the low carbon sector - from renewable energy to major nature-based and biodiversity-led projects. This is a senior, leadership-level opportunity to join a highly regarded Ecology team as a Principal Ornithologist , with room at Associate Director or Technical Director for the right person, working closely with the organisation's Senior Leadership Team. You'll take a lead role in shaping and delivering ornithological services across a portfolio of medium and large-scale projects central to the low carbon economy - while also playing a genuine hand in developing the team's future direction, from service innovation to how data is collected and analysed. Direct and manage a range of medium and large projects delivering high-quality Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Habitat Regulations Appraisal (HRA) services Work alongside a highly regarded in-house GIS team to strengthen expertise in collision risk modelling, spatial modelling, displacement analysis, and population viability analysis Support with resource and business planning, or learn if stepping up BD capability would be a plus. Able to work across complex/problem sites and collaborate with GIS/modelling teams. A genuinely collaborative, flexible approach to team working, paired with natural curiosity and an appetite to innovate Sound understanding of health & safety practice and risk assessment relevant to ecological fieldwork Competitive salary, benchmarked to experience and market rate ~ Annual discretionary performance bonus (paid out in each of the last three years) ~25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and a pension scheme ~ Flexible benefits including an employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, and tax-free childcare ~ Genuine hybrid/flexible working to support work-life balance ~ A clear, supported path for career progression, underpinned by a buddying and mentoring culture ~ The opportunity to lead on high-profile, cutting-edge projects shaping the UK's low carbon future APPLY NOW or reach out to Jim Merryfield at CleanTech Talent CleanTech Talent are acting as the employment agency for this position.
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Field Ornithologist in Highland, Inverness employer: CleanTech Talent
As a well-established environmental consultancy, this company prioritises its employees by fostering a people-first culture that encourages innovation and offers genuine career progression. With a collaborative environment and the opportunity to influence significant projects in the low carbon sector, employees can expect a supportive structure that values their contributions and promotes work-life balance through flexible working arrangements.
